Barnes Corner Gallery

Art Gallery

Wilson, NC

Barnes Corner Gallery showcases local artists and offers oil painting, watercolor, and acrylic classes in a restored historic Wilson building.

  • Viewing local artists' work in a historic downtown gallery
  • Oil painting instruction
  • Watercolor instruction

Barton Art Galleries

Art Gallery

Wilson, NC

Barton Art Galleries offers contemporary exhibitions and an Artist-in-Residence Program established in 2015, including lectures, workshops, and student interactions.

  • viewing contemporary art exhibitions
  • attending artist lectures and gallery conversations
  • participating in hands-on visual arts workshops

The Edge Wilson

Art Gallery

Wilson, NC

The Edge Wilson presents mixed-media exhibitions and free public events at 127 Barnes Street West in downtown Wilson.

  • Viewing mixed-media art exhibitions
  • Attending free public art and music events
  • Seeing live painting during scheduled events

Wilson Wine & Design

Art Gallery

Wilson, NC

Wilson Wine & Design provides guided paint-and-sip events, stained-glass workshops, children's art programs, and mobile creative experiences.

  • Paint-and-sip date nights and group outings
  • Children's birthday parties and summer camps
  • Bachelorette parties, baby showers, and girls' nights out

Arts Council of Wilson

Art Gallery

Wilson, NC

Edna Boykin Cultural Center hosts Boykin Series and ACT! for Youth performances in Historic Downtown Wilson.

  • Youth theatrical productions
  • Live performances in downtown Wilson
  • Boykin Series concerts and variety acts

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FAQ

Which Wilson gallery offers painting classes?

Barnes Corner Gallery offers oil, watercolor, and acrylic classes. Wilson Wine & Design offers guided paint-and-sip events and other hands-on workshops rather than traditional gallery exhibitions.

Are any art galleries in Wilson free to visit?

The Edge Wilson is free and open to the public, though visits are available by appointment, chance, or during events.

Where can I see contemporary art and meet visiting artists in Wilson?

Barton Art Galleries presents contemporary exhibitions and has an artist-in-residence program with lectures, workshops, studio classes, and gallery conversations.

Do Wilson art galleries have guaranteed daily walk-in hours?

Not all do. The Edge Wilson specifically does not guarantee daily walk-in access, so contact the gallery or attend a scheduled event before visiting.

Where can children take art classes or attend an art camp in Wilson?

Wilson Wine & Design offers children's art classes, summer camps, after-school programs, toddler art, and birthday parties.